Everything you need to know about guitar leads

Cables are the unsung heroes of your guitar rig: without them your electric guitar and amp would be useless – and if you pick the right one, it can take your tone to the next level

For many players, a guitar lead is a just workaday necessity. But choosing the right lead can make the difference between great tone and no tone.

So how much do you need to spend? Are those £100 hand-made cables really that much better than the three-quid ones in your local guitar shop? The answer isn’t as simple as you might think. Read on as we use the wire-strippers of truth to snip away the myths surrounding guitar leads...